Category: Book Editing

Manuscript assessment techniques for book evaluation Manuscript assessment techniques for book evaluation. As anyone who’s tried to create a compelling narrative knows, the craft of writing a book is a journey filled with excitement, creativity, and, of course, challenges. One pivotal stage in this journey is the manuscript assessment – a critical process that can…

Editing guidelines for children, young adults, and adults Editing guidelines for children, young adults, and adults. Editing is a skill that can be honed at any age. It is much like sculpting. As the famous quote goes, “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block before I start my work. It is already there,…

Improving literary works through editing Improving literary works through editing. It’s been said that great writing isn’t written, it’s re-written. But what is this ‘re-writing’, if not a form of editing? Editing is the process of preparing a written, visual, or audio material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it. A well-edited work…

The editor’s role in bridging the gap between AI and human communication The editor’s role in bridging the gap between AI and human communication. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its inception, gradually infiltrating all facets of our lives, from self-driving cars to voice assistants. Particularly, AI’s role in communication is both…

Guide to story shaping in editing Guide to story shaping in editing. In the grand scheme of storytelling, editing is like a chisel on a sculptor’s workbench. It’s the process that shapes a raw narrative, hones the plot, refines characters, and polishes the language. The art of story shaping is an integral part of this…

How to edit dialogue for authenticity How to edit dialogue for authenticity. Dialogue is the backbone of any story, lending voice to characters, revealing their personalities, and propelling the plot. Without it, characters remain voiceless and the narrative static. Yet, crafting authentic dialogue—dialogue that resonates with readers and feels genuinely grounded in character and context—is…

How to structure narrative during editing How to structure narrative during editing. The craft of storytelling is akin to weaving. You begin with a jumbled pile of threads – characters, plot, setting, themes, and emotions. The real magic lies in how you weave these threads together. This is where narrative structure comes into play. Just…

Editing AI-authored academic papers for scholarly rigor and coherence Editing AI-authored academic papers for scholarly rigor and coherence. In the realm of academia, the quill is being passed from humans to artificial intelligence. AI has journeyed from simplistic automation to generating complex, structured academic papers. The need and importance of editing these AI-authored academic papers…

World-building in speculative fiction. A guide to editing World-building in speculative fiction. A guide to editing. World-building, a term often associated with grand narratives, fantastical realms, and captivating universes, forms the beating heart of speculative fiction. Without it, we wouldn’t have the charm of Hogwarts, the dystopian reality of The Hunger Games, or the interstellar…

Importance of reviews in self-published books Importance of reviews in self-published books. The publishing industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few years, with the rise of self-publishing becoming an increasingly popular choice among authors worldwide. In this brave new world, the conventional gatekeepers of literary success have been bypassed, replaced by a…